When a cross-section of seven-year-olds were interviewed for 7 Up in 1964 it was immediately evident that their social backgrounds influenced their attitudes towards life. While the upper class children were confident and self-assured, those from middle and working class backgrounds were resigned to a challenging life of hard work. This premise was put to the test every seven years when the same group were interviewed about the progression of their lives. 49 years in the making, the changes that occurred to the original 14 make for fascinating television and are in many ways the stories of all our lives. From success and disappointment, marriage and childbirth, to poverty and illness, nearly every facet of life has been captured on film. Now, at the age of 56, the group are once more brought together and, with the benefit of hindsight, assess whether their lives have been ruled by circumstance or self-determination.
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In 1964, a group of seven-year-olds from diverse backgrounds were interviewed, revealing how their social circumstances shaped their early perceptions of life. The upper-class children displayed confidence, while those from working-class backgrounds anticipated a life of hard work. Every seven years, their lives were revisited, documenting their journeys through success, setbacks, marriage, childbirth, poverty, and illness. Now, at 56, they reflect on whether their lives have been determined by external forces or by their own choices. The series offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, capturing the essence of life's multifaceted journey.
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72%
Released
May 14, 2012
Director
Michael Apted
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Cast
Peter Davies, Neil Hughes, Tony Walker, Lynn Johnson, Susan Sullivan, Jacqueline Bassett
Genre
Documentary